PD Professional Doctorate in Health and Social Care (Online)
University of Greater Manchester
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The University of Boltons online Professional Doctorate in Health and Social Care is designed to support you in producing an original independent contribution to knowledge and/or practice that has a significant impact in the field of health and social care. At the outset, well introduce you to doctoral studies and the principles of research design in health and social care. Youll be supported to contextualise your enquiries and explore research methodology, methods and analysis. Our experienced ...Read more

The University of Bolton's online Professional Doctorate in Health and Social Care is designed to support you in producing an original independent contribution to knowledge and/or practice that has a significant impact in the field of health and social care. At the outset, we'll introduce you to doctoral studies and the principles of research design in health and social care. You'll be supported to contextualise your enquiries and explore research methodology, methods and analysis. Our experienced healthcare professionals will guide you as you conduct your fieldwork project and support you as you plan and write your doctoral thesis. In order to complete the programme, you'll need to submit a 60,000-word thesis and successfully pass the thesis examination and viva voce examination. Our focus is on helping you to complete and defend your thesis successfully and supporting you as you grow into an independent, ethical and innovative researcher.

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Like the best I would definitely say the lecturers and lectures are mega sweet. I have ASD so they're super helpful and understanding and I've never felt so supported in an..Read more

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Entry requirements

Normally, you'll have at least an upper second class honours degree (2.1) in a relevant subject or a master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

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University of Greater Manchester
Deane Road Bolton Greater Manchester BL3 5AB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bolton  0.2 miles away
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